A great article written by Craig Hayes about the history and current state of New Zealand Metal. Lots of good recommendations!

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/167 ... tal-101/P0

nothing you can't hear from a better band from America.

Could you say that again in English please.

i am unsure if this is the right section for this thread but its a good read i think people should always check out the small scenes in the metal world because some countries less known for metal bands release some quality albums

Yeah that's why I posted it under this section. If you go through the samples and youtube clips in that article you'll hear some great music